Marius; AE Antoninianus, Treveri; clasped hands
100,00 €
Description
Marius (269 AD). AE Antoninianus, Treveri mint 269 AD. IMP C MARIVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; clasped hands.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,02 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 7 |
| Commentary: | rare; black patina with some breaks, good portrait with legible legend |
Historical Context
After the assasination of Postumus, who created the Gallic Empire and reigned it for nearly 10 years, in the following confusion the army elected an officer named Marius, who was an emperor for probably not longer than 2 months.
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